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  1. K

    Explain this feature

    US military rain/topcoats had the cut through pocket at least through the 80's. I don't know if the current production models still have that feature.
  2. K

    It's 1987 & the AF is to reissue the A-2. What would YOU do?

    Fabulous discussion. Excellent points. Practicality aside, the original style A2is still a favorite to enough people for manufacturers to keep turning them out.
  3. K

    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Grange halls are still getting heavy use in rural Pennsylvania. Many organizations(Boy/Girl Scouts, churches, hunting clubs, etc) hold regular meetings in some wood-frame buildings that may be 100 or so years old.
  4. K

    Show us your vintage home!

    Rogaleo, That is a beautiful house. It looks solidly built. Looks like a timeless design that will always be in style. Enjoy it. Thanks for sharing photos.
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    The B-3 appreciation society …

    Very nice looking B3, Edward. Wear it in good health. BTW- your kittens look like younger versions of mine; 11 year olds Hazel and Blackberry.
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    BIG RED ONE clothing line....

    As a kid in the 50's and 60's I and my pals would sew our dads' military patches on our baseball jackets. No one had any problem with that. Likewise there are still many folks who wear hats and shirts with FDNY or NYPD printed on them in memory of 9/11(exactly 7 years ago today, RIP to the...
  8. K

    Casablanca 'style' white Tuxedo / Dinner Jacket

    Thanks for the photos from thrift stores. There are some bargains out there waiting to be swooped up!
  9. K

    You know that summer really IS over when...

    You know summer is over when you wake up for work and its still dark outside.
  10. K

    when to wear your G-1...do you hear me!?!

    I appreciate everyone's comments. The history of "the proper use of flight jackets" is interesting to some(many?) of us. As a student naval aviator in Pensacola in the early 70's we were restricted to wearing the G-1 jacket(zipped most of the way) on base. Any other use was strictly forbidden...
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    Authentic holiday, camping old style

    Thanks for posting the photos of the re-enactment scene. I appreciate your desire to keep history alive. My niece's husband is from the Netherlands. My wife was there two+ years ago for their wedding and has wonderful memories and plenty of photos. BTW- They moved over here(Pennsylvania)...
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    Trench Coat - the 'Ultimate' Thread!

    I recently bought a black coat quite similar to the one pictured in a US surplus store. I paid $15 and it only required a few stitches in some pocket seams. It was US Army issue, i'm guessing 20 to 30 years old.
  14. K

    land girls...70 years on...

    Thanks for the info. I've been reading about WW2 for 40 years and never came across anything detailed about the "land girls."
  15. K

    A2 with Velcro patches - age?

    Velcro was not used on G-1's in the early 1970's. I had two diferent jackets issued while in the Navy and none had velcro. Patches were directly sewn on. Velcro was used on the flight suits, however.
  16. K

    Making my first leather jacket- the shell is done

    What a delight to see your project through! You really get your heart and soul into a project. It seems that this hobby could become so compulsive that you might not have enough hours in the day. Blessings on your further adventures in sewing.
  17. K

    The Evening Tipple...

    The Mojito has become a favorite hot weather refresher for me.
  19. K

    LUFTWAFFE jackets - Eagles who Dare to Wear..!

    JohnnyJohnny and Baron both have quite erudite comments. Yes, the word "erotic" would seem most suitable and it would most likely have ended any discussion at that. We can thus get back on track and focus on the historical garments.
  20. K

    WWII Crusher and Garrison Caps

    In my Navy days(early 70's) the garrison cap was preferable simply because when we took them off we could stuff them in our belts. The stiffeners had to stay in our regular covers so we always had to stow them somewhere when indoors where they were safe from being crushed. With an A2 I like to...
  21. K

    Alfred Hitchcock - The Birds - Barbie Doll

    Quite creative and artistic! Barbie's expression is priceless.
  22. K

    ANJ-3...LooKs NiCE...StiLL WRoNG?

    Johnny's philosophy is fascinating. Not all of us are such deep thinkers. As for shoes made in the USA, I wish your the best. I prefer buying "locally made" items myself. It just gets more difficult to find home grown items, as more manufacturing moves overseas.
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    Reproduction tropical Italian jacket - any good?

    Belly Tank Thanks so much for your detailed explanation about a certain repro maker. You may have saved many of us from complete disappointment and dismay while pursuing "authentic" WW2 repros. Much appreciation to you.

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